Violent Soho - Jesus Stole My Girlfriend Live (2008) reaction commentary - Alternative Rock

Today I listen to Australian alternative rock band Violent Soho perform Jesus Stole My Girlfriend live at The Annandale Hotel, Sydney, 28th August, 2008. Chapters Links Original live video: https://youtu.be/2JlCr59LN3U?si=rI4LMZe3T2du6EZD Violent Soho were an Australian alternative rock band that was formed in 2004 in the Brisbane suburb of Mansfield, Queensland, originally under the name of "showroom". For the majority of the band's existence, the line-up was composed of Luke Boerdam (lead vocals, guitar), James Tidswell (guitar, backing vocals), Luke Henery (bass, backing vocals) and Michael Richards (drums, backing vocals). Their sound has been compared to that of 1980s and 1990s alternative rock bands such as the Pixies, Mudhoney and Nirvana. Although being largely described as grunge, the band self described themselves as a "stoner pop" band. The band's third studio album, Hungry Ghost, was certified Gold in Australia in September 2014. Their fourth album, Waco, debuted at number 1 on the Australian ARIA Charts in 2016. The band's fifth album, Everything Is A-OK, was released on 3 April 2020 and also debuted at number 1 on the ARIA charts. "Jesus Stole My Girlfriend" is a song by the Australian rock band Violent Soho. Written by Luke Boerdam, Michael Richards, James Tidswell and Luke Henery. It was the first single from their self-titled debut, and is arguably the most well-known song by the band. The song is originally found on the album We Don't Belong Here, but was re-recorded (along with much of the material from the album) for their self-titled record. Interviews with the band (as well as lyrics) suggest that the song is about one of the band members' girlfriends leaving them for the devotion of Christianity. Lyrics [Verse 1] Every day, every afternoon Tried so hard But lost to God I thought you're my friend I'll guess again I look to the clouds God gives me a frown [Chorus] This time next year I'll be married This time next year I'll say sorry Jesus stole my girlfriend Jesus stole my girlfriend [Verse 2] A smile and a wink Meant more than a kiss But I don't see the world Like you do girl We ate and we sung To glory and fun But Jesus is here He ate up our fears [Chorus] [Bridge] Ask a friend what to do I wrote a prayer and made it out to you Angels listened but they knew what was true Say our prayers Lift our hands Lift our hands Glorious [Chorus]

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